Records reveal earlier VA alert
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Federal authorities were warned seven years ago that cancer patients at Stratton VA Medical Center were unduly suffering and at risk of dying prematurely because they were being given drugs in violation of medical protocol. At least one patient may have died as a result of the alleged practices, which included giving certain drugs to patients whose medical backgrounds did not fit the criteria for use of both experimental and FDA-approved drugs, according to hospital records.
The allegations were made by Jeffrey Fudin, a clinical pharmacy specialist at the medical center who forwarded his complaints to hospital officials and investigators for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to documents obtained by the Times Union, interviews with hospital staff and court records.
Friday, April 9, 2021 - 4:00 pm
Thomas F. Trombley, of Pine Plain Road, Gaston, SC, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021, with his wife by his side.
In lieu of flowers, Thomas requested donations in his name to be made to the Warrior s Walk patients of Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia, SC.
Per Thomas s wishes, there will be no calling hours.
Graveside services will be held at High Noon on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery with military honors.
A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 pm in Papa s Shop .
Arrangements are with Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn.
The V.A. offers COVID-19 vaccines to veterans enrolled for V.A. health care
The vaccines will be open for veterans of all ages, but appointments are required
Mar 16, 2021 11:44 PM EDT
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The V.A. is opening its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to veterans of all ages who are enrolled to receive V.A. Health Care.
Veterans who want to get vaccinated can call (803)-776-4000 then dial extension 1-2-8-7-3 to schedule an appointment. That number is also listed on your screen.
The V.A. has sites at the Dorn V.A. Medical Center here in Columbia, as well as at the Greenville, Florence, Orangeburg, and Sumter community-based outpatient clinics.
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